Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples:
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,
- KJV Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
- NKJV Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples,
- NASB Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,
- NLT Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
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Quick answer
Jesus turns to address the crowds and his disciples together. It introduces his solemn teaching about the scribes and Pharisees and true righteousness.
Overview
After silencing his opponents, Jesus now speaks publicly to instruct the people and his followers about the religious leaders. This sets up the great discourse of chapter 23, which both warns against hypocritical leadership and calls disciples to humble, sincere service. The teaching is given openly so that ordinary believers may not be misled by those who claim spiritual authority.
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Cross-references · 6
- Luke 20:45–46In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,
- Luke 12:1In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
- Matt 15:10–20Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.
- Luke 12:57And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
- Mark 7:14Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:
- Mark 12:38–39In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,
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